George Washington Whistler

Railroad engineer; (1800-1849) · United States · Scientists · Died at 48

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George Washington Whistler was an American civil engineer best known for building steam locomotives and railroads. He is credited with introducing the steam whistle to American locomotives.

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1837 Western Railroad map, Springfield to State Line

A bridge model of similar design to the Canton Viaduct at the October Railroad Museum in St. Petersburg

Msta River Howe truss railroad bridge

Awards

Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class

Family

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Spouse Anna McNeill Whistler

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Jay Apt46.9 John Larry Kelly46.9 Robert Alan Pritzker46.9

Robert M. Wald46.9

France A. Córdova46.9

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